Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004
Public Law 108-406 · H.R. 5131 · 108th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 30, 2004 · Sports and Recreation
Sponsor: Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO-7)
Cosponsors (12): Rep. Steny Hoyer, Rep. Eric Cantor,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.
Prohibits use of funds under this Act for direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions.
Sets forth application and annual report requirements.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.
Committees
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Related bills
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S. 2852Related bill
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Oct 30, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-406.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 19, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Oct 12, 2004FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 10, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 7, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Oct 6, 2004FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. McKeon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Oct 5, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
- Sep 23, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd…
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
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